Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announces the Company’s operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Lamar Advertising Company Announces Issuance of $535 Million of 5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2023 and Redemption of 6 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015

Lamar Advertising Company (Nasdaq: LAMR), a leading owner and operator of outdoor advertising and logo sign displays, announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Lamar Media Corp. (“Lamar Media”), has closed its private placement of $535 million in aggregate principal amount of its 5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2023 (the “5% Notes”).